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1892 Charles Tomlinson. "On the Royal Society's Mace" In journal: "The Antiquary" vol 25 Jan-Jun, p 96 ff.
The motto of the society, Nullius in verba ("Relying on the words of no man"), was suggested by Evelyn. It is derived from Horace, Epistola I.: Nullius addictus jurare in verba magistri, Quo me cunque rapit tempestas, deferor hospes. Not being bound to swear or speak according to the dictates of any master; wherever the tempest drives, I become a guest. Or, as paraphrased by Pope : Sworn to no master, of no sect am I ; As drives the storm, at any door I knock, And house with Montaigne now, or now with Locke.
