hadith 790
Imam Ali (AS) said, ‘Seeking to consult someone [in ones affairs] is guidance in itself, and the one who suffices himself with his own opinion endangers himself.
الإمامُ عليٌّ (عَلَيهِ الّسَلامُ): الاستِشارةُ عَينُ الهِدايَةِ ، وقد خاطَرَ مَنِ استَغنى بِرَأيِهِ.

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  • Ghurar al-Ḥikam #4930 Imam Ali (AS) said, Seeking advice is the essence [and source] of guidance.
  • Ghurar al-Ḥikam #4949 Imam Ali (AS) said, The essence [and source] of guidance is in consultation.
  • Ghurar al-Ḥikam #3823 Imam Ali (AS) said, Indeed one who thinks his opinion is sufficient [and does not seek advice] has taken a [huge] risk.
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  • Ghurar al-Ḥikam #3836 Imam Ali (AS) said, One who is opinionated has endangered and imperilled [himself].
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