_{Haatim Al-Asam (rahimahullaah) said: The knowledgeable one [i.e. the one who possesses sound knowledge and it truly has an effect on him] becomes more fearful of Allaah every day because every hour brings him closer to death.}

[Source: Maktabah Shaamilah- (Seerah As-Salaf As-Saaliheen’ by Imaam Ismaa’eel Ibn Muhammad Al-Asbahaanee (rahimahullaah); Section: Those who followed the Taabi’een in goodness)]