An intellectual is one who is enlightened; and being an enlightened person, he has to give light to others who are in need of it. In every society, we find intellectuals such as philosophers, scientists, scholars, writers, and critics; and they, as enlightened men, have a great responsibility towards society. In a society, all cannot be intellectuals. If a time comes when all are intellectuals it would be a blessed time indeed; but intellectuals have the great responsibility of guiding others on to the right path. If today we have our civilisation and culture, if we have orders and security in life, and if our life is better that that of our primitive ancestors, it is because the intellectuals, from time to time, have been guiding humanity on the path of felicity and amity. Therefore, the intellectual should come out of his ivory tower and try to elevate others to his level."

What does the phrase 'ivory tower' in the extract denote?

An intellectual is one who is enlightened; and being an enlightened person, he has to give light to others who are in need of it. In every society, we find intellectuals such as philosophers, scientists, scholars, writers, and critics; and they, as enlightened men, have a great responsibility towards society. In a society, all cannot be intellectuals. If a time comes when all are intellectuals it would be a blessed time indeed; but intellectuals have the great responsibility of guiding others on to the right path. If today we have our civilisation and culture, if we have orders and security in life, and if our life is better that that of our primitive ancestors, it is because the intellectuals, from time to time, have been guiding humanity on the path of felicity and amity. Therefore, the intellectual should come out of his ivory tower and try to elevate others to his level."

Who are intellectuals according to the extract?

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Leadership should be among those who have no axe to grind. People should have leaders with straigthforwardness, clear conception, felling for the poor and above all, with patriotism and statesmanlike foresight. It is essential that the decision taken by the leaders must be for the interest of the majority of people. They must understand the political, economic and social conditions of the country and should never hesitate to take any stern action against any wrong. come what may. they should see that unpatriotic and anti- social elements do not get the upper hand. It is by the integrity that the leaders of a country shall be judged from time to time, not by their speeches only.

The phrase 'have no axe to grind' means-