20 Notable Quotes from ‘When Life Gives You Tangerines’ that will Stay with You

Netflix’s hit K-drama ‘When Life Gives You Tangerines' has taken the world by storm with its heartfelt portrayal of life on Jeju Island. With stunning production, masterful storytelling, and breathtaking cinematography, the series has left a deep imprint on viewers’ hearts. The drama, which follows the life of Ae-sun and her journey through love, hardship, and personal growth, is filled with poignant dialogues and thought-provoking quotes that add even more depth to an already remarkable story.

Here are 20 notable quotes from ‘When Life Gives You Tangerines’ that leave a lasting impact, resonating with viewers long after the episodes end.

1. “One day, life might get so tough that you feel like you can’t go on. Don’t just lie still, struggle with all your might. Tell yourself you won’t die and must survive, no matter what. You’ll be able to breathe again.”

2. “I thought once you grew up, your hands and heart would naturally become calloused. But everything’s still too hot for me. I get burned every day, but it hurts every time. Am I the only fool in the world? Is there anyone else adulting just fine?”

3. “I’d rather die earning a penny than die begging.”

4. “There was a time when people held their heads up. A time when people stayed true to their hearts. A time when we looked at each other, not our cell phones.”

5. “Parents dwell on what they couldn’t give, and children dwell on what they couldn’t get.”

6. “The pain of losing a parent cuts deeper as life goes on, but the pain of losing a child is etched in the deepest part of your heart.”

7. “I heard vanity stems from emptiness. Maybe I want to buy so much because I grew up poor. Maybe it’s a deeply rooted issue.”

8. “A cocoon that doesn’t break open in time gets devoured by predators. Only the ones that break free quickly emerge as butterflies. You need to learn to open the doors that are in your way.”

9. “Rain may pour as if it would sweep everything away. But once the sun starts blazing again, life rises again, no matter what.”

10. “None of us have fully grown up. But every time our hearts felt growing pains, we all grew a little.”

11. “A young leaf can be torn by even a gentle rain.”

12. “I swallowed their dreams and spread my wings, embracing my mom’s dream like a seed in my heart.”

13. “The strongest wind is one that blows within one’s fist-sized heart. Nothing could withstand such wind.”

14. “Even as I gently press my heart to soothe it down, the moon wanes, yet the young heart remains.”

15. “They say you need countless lifetimes of fate to meet even once in this life. If you miss it when it brushes past, that’s the end.”

16. “Does everyone marry their most passionate love? The size of the love wasn’t different. Its temperature was. It was the temperature that let me be myself. I’ve found my prince.”

17. “I thought life went from spring to summer, fall, and then winter, but I was wrong. It sometimes feels like winter, sometimes like spring. I’ve had myriad spring days. I’ve had many sparkling moments.”

18. “Respect, gratitude, and affection for one’s parents. Even ten billion wouldn’t be enough to buy these things. No money can pull out the peg you drive into your child’s heart.”

19. “If you keep hammering tough shells, maybe they’ll seem unaffected at first, but eventually, you will start to see cracks on the surface. Don’t show your children favouritism ever. Cause they will always remember.”

20. “When you’re struggling to breathe in the dark waters, you need to stay close to others to survive. Or fear will grip your heart, and you won’t make it. Go together with others. If you do, 100 miles will feel like ten. No one can live on their own.”

These quotes encapsulate the essence of ‘When Life Gives You Tangerines,’ reflecting its deep exploration of human emotions and relationships. Share your favorite quotes in the comments!