L’occhio del padrone ingrassa il cavallo.

A business thrives when the owner keeps his eye on it.

L’occasione fa l’uomo ladro.

Opportunity makes the thief.

La notte porta consiglio.

Night is the mother of council.

Chi si loda s’imbroda.

Self praise is no recommendation.

Fa I fatte e no parole.

Do it.  Don’t talk about it.

Anno nuovo vita nuova.

The New Year calls for a new way of life.