Nahj al-Balagha Hadith n. 54

Selections from The Sayings and Preaching of Amir al-Muminin Ali ibn Abi Talib (Peace Be Upon Him) Including His Replies to Questions and Maxims Expressed for Various Purposes.
Translated by Sayyid Ali Reza

وَقَالَ (عليه ‏السلام):

Amir al-mu'minin, peace be upon him, said:

لاَ غِنَى كَالْعَقْلِ،

There is no wealth like wisdom,

وَلاَ فَقْرَ كَالْجَهْلِ،

no destitution like ignorance,

وَلاَ مِيرَاثَ كَالاْدَبِ،

no inheritance like refinement

وَلاَ ظَهِيرَ كَالْمُشَاوَرَةِ.

and no support like consultation.