A liar will not be believed even when he speaks the truth.
Better be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own.
Tell the truth work hard and come to dinner on time.
Go on thinking that you don't need to be read and you'll find that it may become quite true: no one will feel the need tom read it because it is written for yourself alone and the public won't feel any impulse to gate crash such a private party.