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.

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.

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

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