What is race?

Famous quotes containing the word race:

    “But—if you cannot give us ease—
    Last of the race of them who grieve
    Here leave us to die out with these
    Last of the people who believe!
    Silent, while years engrave the brow;
    Silent—the best are silent now.”
    —Matthew Arnold (1822–1888)

    “The race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.”
    —Bible: Hebrew Ecclesiastes 9:11.

    “Ought we to smile,
    Perhaps make friends? No: in the race for seats
    You’re best alone. Friendship is not worth while.”
    —Philip Larkin (1922–1986)