Near is my petticoat but nearer is my smock.
More Italian Proverbs:
Many a one threatens and yet is afraid.Italian
Among men of honour a word is a bond.
Italian
Speak not ill of the year until it is past.
Italian
One lie draw ten after it.
Italian
From a bad paymaster take straw--i.e. any trifle.
Italian
Where shall a man have a worse friend than he brings from home.
Italian