Quote by Rudolf Arnheim
Modem science, then, maintains on the one hand that nature, both organic and inorganic, strives towards a state of order and that man's actions are governed by the same tendency.

Summary
This quote suggests that according to modern science, there is a belief that nature, including living and non-living things, inherently seeks to establish and maintain order. Additionally, it implies that human actions and behavior are guided by this same inclination towards orderliness.