# This is a time of great danger, but our species is young, curious, and brave by Carl Sagan > "This is a time of great danger, but our species is young, curious, and brave." > **— Carl Sagan**, *Cosmos-era statement, attribution clue* Verification Status: Unverified — exact wording/source has not yet been independently confirmed against a primary source; source clue: Cosmos-era statement, attribution clue.