in recognition of his services to organic chemistry and the chemical industry by his pioneer work in the field of alicyclic compounds
in recognition of the contributions to our knowledge of cell chemistry made through his work on proteins, including the nucleic substances
as a tribute to the consummate artistry, permeated with idealism, which he has demonstrated during his long productive career as a lyric poet, dramatist, novelist and writer of world-renowned short stories
for acting as a link between the peace societies of the various countries, and helping them to organize the world rallies of the international peace movement