Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known. — Carl Sagan | Printable Wall Art

“Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.”

Words by Carl Sagan (1934-1996) — Astronomer and science communicator, author of Cosmos.

About this quote

This quote expresses the quiet thrill of discovery and human curiosity. It reminds us that the universe is vast, full of mysteries, and that knowledge is constantly waiting to be uncovered. Rather than seeing the unknown as dark or frightening, the line frames it as an invitation to learn, explore, and stay open to wonder in everyday life.

This line is widely attributed to the American astronomer Carl Sagan, appearing in a 1977 magazine profile of his work. It captures the hopeful, curious philosophy that defined his career as a science communicator.

People often hang this print in a study or classroom to encourage curiosity and a passion for learning.

What you get

An instant digital download. Choose your design and size at checkout — 19 typographic designs and 8 print sizes are available for this quote.

• Print-ready PDF with fully embedded vector type — sharp at any scale
• Exact trim size, no cropping required
• Print at home, at a local print shop, or upload to an online printer
• Instant download — no physical item is shipped

Sizes available

5" x 7" · 8" x 10" · 11" x 14" · 12" x 16" · 16" x 20" · 18" x 24" · 24" x 36" · A4 (21 x 29.7 cm)

Designs available

Atelier Serif · Quiet Garamond · Studio Left · Gallery Rule · Midnight Serif · Editorial Left Serif · Modern Sans Calm · Letterpress Caps · Poster Condensed · Script Whisper · Manuscript Italic · Asymmetric Left · Minimal Unsigned · Charcoal Sans · Gallery Frame · Soft Serif Right · Statement Serif · Night Script · Tracked Caps Unsigned

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