It is reported about Sayyiduna Uqbah bin Amir (may Allah be pleased with him) that when the time of his death drew near, he said: "O my sons! I forbid you from three things, so remember them: Accept a hadith of the Messenger of Allah only from a trustworthy person; do not take on debt, even if you have to wear worn-out cloaks; and do not write down poetry, lest your hearts become occupied with it (poetry) instead of the Qur'an."
Al-Tabarani recorded it in al-Mu'jam al-Kabir; its chain contains Ibn Lahi'ah, and despite his weakness he is tolerated in this (report).
Hadith Referenceمجمع الزوائد ومنبع الفوائد / كتاب العلم / 599