Quote by Hermann Hesse
I have known it for a long time but I have only just experienced it. Now I know it not only with my intellect, but with my eyes, with my heart, with my stomach.
Summary
This quote expresses the notion that the speaker had knowledge of something intellectually, but only recently experienced it firsthand. Through this experience, they have come to truly understand and believe the information, not just on an intellectual level, but also with their senses and emotions. This suggests a deeper level of understanding and a more profound internalization of the concept or truth described.