self-praise is no recommendation

a man is known by the company he keeps

the early bird catches the worm

sow the wind, reap the whirlwind

nothing ventured, nothing gained; no pain, no gain; faint heart never won fair lady (to achieve a goal, you have to take risks)

he who laughs last laughs best (success is better after enduring ridicule) / to have the last laugh

first come, first served

Synonym of dio li fa e poi li accoppia

anyone for himself, end of the story / that's that, it is what it is, there you are

one who hesitates is lost