"I have decreed that all the buildings in the capital must be clad in white marble. It is for uniformity."

"I have created the Ruhnama for the people, so they can understand me, so they can understand their country, so they can understand themselves."

"I have banned the playing of recorded music at weddings. Only live music is allowed."

"We will have a national holiday for melons. The melon is a symbol of our prosperity."

"I have ordered the construction of a 'Path of Health' for my people to walk and stay healthy."