the ship does not depart. If all the oarsmen obey only one captain, and row in accordance with the orders of the captain, the ship will put out to sea. Our unity and integrity is priceless. The harmony among us is the main factor in our success in achieving the eight centuries old desire and dream of our ancestors, establishing a strong state, and making fundamental developments. Türkmenistan is not only the Türkmen territory and Türkmen country, but is also the place where the desires, aims, wishes and passions of our citizens, our people, and the brother peoples who live among us have become reality. All our citizens see that they are richer as compared to the past, and believe that, tomorrow, they will be richer as compared to today.

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Once upon a time, there were three orphan brothers. One day they met an old man in the desert. They brought the man to their home and looked after him. The old man was a philanthropist who intended to test these three brothers. The old man introduced himself to them and gave them great riches. The young bought homes and much property. They lived a prosperous life with their wives.

One day, when these three brothers had gone to their business, the philanthropist approached the wife of the elder brother and said:

“My sweet girl! I am going away. If you need something, ask me for it.”

The wife of the elder brother requested riches and gold. Then the old man approached the wife of the second brother and asked the same question. She answered: