Shu'bah bin al-Hajjaj شعبة بن الحجاج · Chapters On Zuhd

"Do not take to the estate, such that you become desirous of the world."

"We complained to the Messenger of Allah(s.a.w) of hunger and we raised(our garments ) from our stomachs (exposing) a stone (on each of us). So the Messenger of Allah(s.a.w) raised (his garment exposing) two stones."

"A man is upon the religion of his friend, so let one of you look at whom he befriends."

"Three follow the deceased, two of them return, and one remains. He is followed by his family, his wealth, and his deeds. So his family and his wealth returns, and his deeds remain."