expression, noun
one's mite; widow's mite
A yojijukugo proverb meaning that a small offering from a poor person is more valuable than a large offering from a rich person, because it represents a greater sacrifice. Often used to praise modest but heartfelt contributions.
彼の寄付は貧者の一灯だが、その真心が何より尊い。
His donation is just a mite, but his sincerity is more precious than anything.
As the saying 'a poor man's lantern' suggests, even a small kindness can have great meaning.