Indeed, he seems to have been overwhelmed by the apothecary's philosophy, which is exactly one observation deep, consisting of indisputable maxims, such as may be gathered from the Mottoes of tobacco-boxes.
"Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists"
Washington Irving
Their Mottoes, also, bear allusion to their profession.
"Minstrelsy of the Scottish border (3rd ed) (1 of 3)"
Walter Scott
She had a penchant for Mottoes, but she never used them in a siege.
"My Lady of the Chimney Corner"
Alexander Irvine