Original sentence: (Knighthood is an honor conferred upon a person who has distinguished himself in public service.He became a citizen of Ceylon and later was a member of the Legislative Assembly.He came to Ceylon from far away Tamil Nadu and settled down there.He said to friends who wanted to write his biography "Assess my works".He was a well-known advocate and was the first Asian to receive a knighthood.His whole life was dedicated to the study and exposition of Indian culture and arts.Mutthu Coomaraswamy was an exceptional person.She could see him clearly in her mind's eye.The mother remembered her husband Mutthu Coomaraswamy Mudaliar who had died two years ago leaving his son fatherless.Those who have this honor are entitled to add 'Sir' to their names.[Ananda Coomaraswamy]:  Ananda Kentish Coomaraswamy who was born in Ceylon (Sri Lanka) and grew up in England, taught the West the way to approach and understand the arts of India