It is narrated from Hasan that he said: Among the earlier people, the wisest person was the one who used to weep.

It is narrated from Hasan that he said: I found such people who used to spend their papers and safeguard their tongues. Then after them, I found such people who safeguarded their papers and let loose their tongues.

It is narrated from Hasan, he says that the forbearing ones (are such that) if ignorance is shown to them, they do not act foolishly. This is how their day is. And how is their night? The best of nights. They let their tears flow down their cheeks and make rows with their feet. They strive with Allah Almighty to free their necks.

It is narrated from Hazrat Asim that he says: I never heard Hasan quoting any poetry as an example, except for this verse: "The only dead is not the one who has died and found comfort; the dead is the one who is dead among the living." Then the narrator said: By God! You have spoken the truth. You were alive, but your heart was dead.

It is narrated from Hazrat A'mash that he says Hasan would continuously seek wisdom. When he obtained a matter of wisdom, he would relate it.

It is narrated from Hasan regarding the Divine Command { لَـکُمُ الْوَیْلُ مِمَّا تَصِفُونَ }. He says: By God! This is the Valley of Wail until the Day of Judgment for every false describer.

It is narrated from Hasan, he says that when Allah Almighty created Hazrat Adam and his progeny, the angels said: These people will not be able to fit on the earth. Allah Almighty said: I will also create death. The angels said: Then there will be no happiness in their lives. Allah Almighty said: I will create hope.

It is narrated from Hasan that he said: Contemplation for a moment is better than standing in prayer for the entire night.

It is narrated from Hazrat Abu Sufyan Sa'di that he says: I heard Hasan recite this verse as an example: "A young man will be pleased with the good deeds he has sent ahead, when he recognizes the illness that is fatal for him."

It is narrated from Hasan, he says that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said to his companions, may Allah be pleased with them: "Your example among the people is like the example of salt in food." The narrator says: Then Hasan said: Is food only tasty with salt? Hasan says: What will be the condition of the people whose salt is lost?