What a curious picture it is to find man, homo sapiens, of divine origin, we are told, seriously considering going underground to escape the consequences of his own folly. With a little wisdom and foresight, surely it is not yet necessary to forsake life in the fresh air and in the warmth of the sunlight. What a paradox if our own cleverness in science should force us to live underground with the moles.

Summary

This quote highlights the irony of humanity's potential retreat underground as a consequence of our own actions. It suggests that despite being perceived as a species of great intelligence and divine origin, it seems paradoxical that we would consider hiding underground, akin to moles, to escape the negative consequences of our own folly. The quote implies that with wiser choices and foresight, it should not be necessary for humans to abandon the joys of life in the open air and sunlight, urging us to reflect on the potential repercussions of our actions.