(원어민 표현) 마음이 중요하지. It's the thought that counts

-It's the thought that counts

Even though the meal didn't turn out perfectly, she put so much effort into it. After all, it's the thought that counts.
이 식사는 완벽하지는 않았지만 그녀는 많은 노력을 했어. 중요한건 마음이지.

I really appreciate the gift, even if it's not exactly what I wanted. It's the thought that counts.
내가 원했던건 아니지만 이 선물에 아주 감사해. 중요한건 마음이니까.

이 표현은 선물이나 행동의 실제 결과보다 그 뒤에 있는 마음이나 의도가 더 중요하다는 것을 나타낸다.