"Agency" Kdrama Quotes: How to Be Truly Happy and Get What You Deserve

"Agency" was a great watch for me. I enjoyed every minute of it. Han Na and Mr. Park were so cute.

When you lose something, you always gain something else. (A In)

You can imitate mistakes but you can’t imitate success. (Grandpa) 

When you express your happiness, you get more depressed when you fail. (A In) 

When you fail, you become a con artist. But when you succeed, you become an inspiration. Life is all about results. (Grandpa)

Sometimes, hope can mislead you into thinking that you can achieve your dream. (A In)

Don’t try your best. I hate those who try so hard when they’re not talented. Just be the best. (A In)

Too greedy is how one would describe the ambitions of the ignorant and incompetent. (A In)

A person should do what they are good at, instead of what they like. (A In)

Do you hammer a nail with a saw? Use the saw to finish the job first, then nail in your position with a hammer. (Mr. Choi)

We work with our skills, not our loyalty. (A In)

Your best option depends on the situation. (A In)

When there’s an intimidating outside force, those inside tend to unify. That works especially well with motivation. (CEO Cho)

First impression is important. (Han Na)

We shouldn’t fail to do our jobs due to personal grudges. (A In)

Two enemies cooperating won’t lead anywhere. They’ll fall apart. (Han Na)

It’s humiliating to run away. But it’s necessary to survive. (Jeong Seok)

Laws aren't foolproof. 

One needs to know the rules, but forget them in order to find the answer. (CEO Cho)

We don’t always have to stick to the norm when there’s an alternative. (A In)

A business is about discovering new paths. (Grandpa)

Humans are simple. They obey the ones in power. (A In)

Those who wait think about the faults of those that made them wait. (A In)

When there’s a storm, you realize the difference between a sheltered flower and a wildflower. (A In)

When you get in the middle of a big fight, you either get crushed or you end up winning. (A In)

There’s always a reason behind unorthodox behaviors. 

Not all servants are the same. There are clever servants who are smarter than their owners. (Grandpa)

Only pathetic bosses snap at their team members. (A In)

With your level of experience, I’m sure you know that looks are as important as the essence of our work. (A In)

If there’s a certain image that the clients want from us, it’s our job to reflect that image. (A In)

If it’s too vague, the public won’t get the message. If it’s too clear, it’ll backfire. (A In)

An advertisement is like a love letter, specified for someone. There’s no use in writing a lot of love letters when you don’t know the recipient. (A In)

You should always check the water before diving in. (Jeong Seok)

Those who stand out tend to get criticized more than others. Because they’re special. (Seo Jeong)

If you keep working without getting any rest, do you know what happens? You become a CEO. But do you know what CEO also stands for? You will cease to exist in this world. Before you become the CEO of a company, you can end up dying first. (Jeong Seok)

You work to live, not live to work. (Jeong Seok)

Only chasing after ideals may mess up your reality. (Han Na)

If you make a habit of making compromises with reality, you’ll really mess up your life. (A In)

If work is hard, you should ask for a raise. (A In)

You get paid because the work is tough. If it’s fun and relaxing, do you think they’d pay you? (A In)

If you’re nervous, you have to overcome it as you present. It’ll become a trauma if you keep avoiding it. (A In)

Do you know what kind of employees survives at a company where people get fired for minor mistakes and where they must walk on eggshells around the owners? The incompetents. Those who brown-nose and play politics for their promotion. Next thing you know, there are no competent employees left in your company. They face a grim future and leave or office politics force them out. (CEO Cho)

Everyone calls you crazy. But I like that about you. You’re unpredictable. (Mr. Park)