On copies of his work disposed of, he also derives the same advantage as the author on sales of his books.

In all these lines of original genius the plan pursued is the same to offer a free field to aspirants, and as soon as exceptional talent is recognized to release it from all trammels and let it have free course.

The remission of other service in these cases is not intended as a gift or reward, but as the means of obtaining more and higher service.

Of course there are various literary, art, and scientific institutes to which membership comes to the famous and is greatly prized.

The highest of all honors in the nation, higher than the presidency, which calls merely for good sense and devotion to duty, is the red ribbon awarded by the vote of the people to the great authors, artists, engineers, physicians, and inventors of the generation.