he that would eat the kernel must crack the nut

he that would eat the kernel must crack the nut

proverb If you want something desirable or appealing, you must put forth the effort required to obtain it. I know it sounds scary to start your own business, but that's the only way you'll get to be your own boss. He that would eat the kernel must crack the nut and all that.
See also: crack, eat, he, kernel, must, nut, that
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

He that would eat the kernel must crack the nut.

Prov. You have to work if you want to get anything good. If you want to be a good pianist, you have to practice every day. He that would eat the kernel must crack the nut.
See also: crack, eat, he, kernel, must, nut, that
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
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  • village
  • the best-laid plans
  • the best-laid plans go astray
  • the best-laid plans of mice and men
  • best-laid plans go astray, the
  • a little knowledge is a dangerous thing
  • a little learning is a dangerous thing
  • better bend than break