kernel

a kernel of truth

A singular element of truth or wisdom within a greater story, narrative, speech, or claim, especially when most or all other elements are fictitious or of questionable veracity. I think the governor's speech is a bunch of hogwash by and large, but there is a kernel of truth in what he said about the need for lower taxes.

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

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Ceallagh	-	Irish
Setiawan	se-tee-AH-wahn	Indonesian
Mahesha	-	Hinduism
Chidi	-	Western African, Igbo
Walden	['wɔ:ldən]
Shantelle	shahn-TEL, shan-TEL	English (Rare)