该句通过对比结构表达两种行为对情绪的不同影响。
Life can be hurried but not rushed. Hurrying is scenery; rushing ruins the mood. Hurrying is a journey through mountains and rivers, spanning thousands of miles; rushing is a sudden storm of wind and rain. An elegant life is nourished by a calm heart, a peaceful mindset, and a simple way of living, bringing forth composure and serenity. Some things require the patience of time, and some goals require sincere patience; none of them can be rushed.
The length of life's channel is limited. To transport more water, increasing width is not enough; one must also increase depth and strengthen the density of the bottom and surroundings.
A disciple asked a Zen master, "Master, how can I control my emotions and not get angry when things happen?" The master replied, "If you believe deeply in karma, you will not be confused. All grievances are caused by karma; without confusion, there is no anger. Getting angry is like drinking poison and expecting others to suffer."
A wise friend will not make their friend choose between them and interests, but will strive to create mutual benefits. Only foolish people test others' character, leading to mutual destruction.
Although a rat can struggle if it falls into the ocean, it can never be called a sailor.
Associating with good people will inevitably bring good influence; associating with evil people will inevitably bring evil influence. Just as wind passing through fragrance leaves a scent, and wind passing through something foul leaves a stench.
If you cherish one another, do not drift apart. There are very few people in this world who truly care for you. Many walk into our lives in the vast sea of people, but few walk into our hearts. Among the multitude of beings, many accompany us for a journey, but only a few stay for a lifetime.
人生可赶不可急。赶是风景，急是煞风景。赶是山一程水一程，千里万里；急是雨一阵风一阵，风雨交加。优雅的人生，源于一颗平静的心，一个平和的心态，一种平淡的活法，滋养出从容和恬淡。有些事情需要用漫长的时光去守候，有些目标需要用挚诚的耐心去等待，都是急不得的。
人生的渠道长度有限，想要输送更多水，仅增加宽度是不够的，还需增加深度，更应加强底部及周围的密实度。
徒弟问禅师：“师父，怎样才能控制情绪，遇事不生气呢？”禅师说：“深信因果，则不生迷惑，一切恩怨皆因果所致，无迷则无嗔。生气，就好像自己喝下毒药而指望别人痛苦。”
一个聪明的友人，不会让友人在自己与利益中做选择，而是竭力创造彼此共同的利益；只有愚蠢的人，才会去考验人性，然后两败俱伤。
尽管老鼠掉进海洋里也能挣扎，但称不上是水手。
和好人交游，必然会受到好的熏陶；和恶人为伍，必然也会受到恶的熏陶。风吹过香物以后，必然也会发出馨香；风吹过臭物以后，必然就要发出臭味。
若相惜，莫相离。真正对你好的人，一辈子也不会遇到几个。茫茫人海，走进生命里的人很多，走入内心的却很少；芸芸众生，相伴一程的情不计其数，相守一生的屈指可数。
"A sorrowful heart sees only desolation and decay in life."
"Some people travel far away in search of inner peace, but if peace does not exist within, it cannot be found even at the ends of the earth."
"When the mind is pure, everything becomes pure."
"When you view others as angels you live in heaven"
"Only by seeing through life can the heart find peace."