It may be that the race is not always to the swift, nor the battle to the strong - but that's the way to bet.
Damon Runyon - Guys and Dolls (1932)
1. Ecclesiastes 9:11 The race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong.2. Henry Van Dyke, Reliance Not to the swift, the race/ Not to the strong, the fight/Not to the righteous, perfect grace/ Not to the wise, the light.
Oh, dude, that's a line from Damon Runyon, who was like a writer from back in the day. He was all about those quirky characters and their sayings. So, yeah, it's like saying in life, anything can happen, so why not just go with the flow and see what goes down, you know?
Ecclesiastes 9:11 speaks of the race is not to the swift;KJV
Race-Car Driver.
The quote "The race is not for the swift and strong, but for those who can endure it" is often attributed to the biblical figure Ecclesiastes, specifically Ecclesiastes 9:11. This passage emphasizes the value of perseverance over mere speed or strength in life's challenges. It suggests that endurance and resilience are key to success, rather than just talent or quickness.
Edgar James Swift has written: 'Youth And The Race'
The famous quote about the cheetah and dog race was said by the American author and humorist Mark Twain.
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That was a swift answer. The raft was swept away by the swift water.
The cast of The Race Against Cancer - 2008 includes: Damon Hill as himself Emma Rigby as herself
1999 Grand Prix of Japan driving for Jordan.
the athletic girl ran very fast in the running race