It's not the gift that's dear. It's the love.

What it means

The price of a present is the least important thing about it. What counts is the care behind it. Give with love and receive with gratitude.

The source

"It's not the gift that's dear. It's the love." This Russian proverb is recorded in Dal, Proverbs of the Russian People (1862), "Friend — Foe" («Друг — Недруг»). Translated from the original Russian by Spartan Surfers.

"Не дорог подарок, дорога любовь."

Original Russian, Dal, Proverbs of the Russian People (1862), "Friend — Foe" («Друг — Недруг»). Text read at ru.wikisource.org.

Who said it

Proverbs of the world (Every age). Sayings from the Latin, Greek, Norse, Japanese, Chinese and more, each traced to an old source in its own language.

Questions

What does "It's not the gift that's dear. It's the love." mean?

The price of a present is the least important thing about it. What counts is the care behind it. Give with love and receive with gratitude.

Who said "It's not the gift that's dear. It's the love."?

Russian proverb. Source: Dal, Proverbs of the Russian People (1862), "Friend — Foe" («Друг — Недруг»).

What is the original Russian?

Не дорог подарок, дорога любовь. Translated from the original Russian by Spartan Surfers.

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"It's not the gift that's dear. It's the love." (Russian proverb, Dal, Proverbs of the Russian People (1862), "Friend — Foe" («Друг — Недруг»), translated by Spartan Surfers). https://spartansurfers.com/quotes/its-not-the-gift-thats-dear-its-the