it's the thought that counts

English

Proverb

it's the thought that counts

When giving someone a present or doing a favour for someone, the kindness behind the act is more important than any other consideration.
I know the gift he gave you for your wedding is not worth much, but I hope you'll understand it's the thought that counts.

Translations

when giving someone a present or doing a favour for someone, the kindness is more important than any other consideration

Chinese:
Mandarin: 禮輕情意重 (zh), 礼轻情意重 (zh) (lǐ qīng qíngyì zhòng), 有這份心思才是最重要的, 有这份心思才是最重要的 (yǒu zhè fèn xīnsī cái shì zuì zhòngyào de), 心意到了就行了 (xīnyì dào le jiù xíng le)
Finnish: ajatus on tärkein

French: c'est l'intention qui compte
Portuguese: o que conta é a intenção
Russian: please add this translation if you can

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