For all his learning or sophistication, man still instinctively reaches towards that force beyond. Only arrogance can deny its existence, and the denial falters in the face of evidence on every hand. In every tuft of grass, in every bird, in every opening bud, there it is.

Summary

This quote suggests that despite all of man's knowledge and intellectual achievements, there is still an inherent inclination to acknowledge and seek a higher power or force. It implies that denying the existence of this force is an act of arrogance, as evidence of it can be found all around us - in the intricate details of nature such as tufts of grass, birds, and blossoming buds. The quote emphasizes the idea that humanity's instinctual connection to a higher force cannot be easily dismissed or explained away.

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