Kural - 841

Want of knowledge, 'mid all wants the sorest want we deem;
Want of other things the world will not as want esteem

Explanation
The want of wisdom is the greatest of all wants; but that of wealth the world will not regard as such.

Tamil Transliteration
Arivinmai Inmaiyul Inmai Piridhinmai
Inmaiyaa Vaiyaa Thulaku.