This kind of success was all luck, and if a man had only a given amount for his own share, it was a shame to fritter away so much as a pugil.

Then, for the safeguard of his personage, He did appoint a warlike equipage Of foreign beasts, not in the forest bred, But part by land and part by water fed; For tyranny is with strange aid supported. Then unto him all monstrous beasts resorted Bred of two kinds, as Griffons, Minotaurs, Crocodiles, Dragons, Beavers, and Centaurs: With those himself he strengthened mightily, That fear he need no force of enemy.

The most obvious circadian rhythm is the daily cycle of sleep and activity.

It looks like the cake [and eat it] philosophy is still alive. Quote attributed to Donald Tusk.