What is the authors opinion of humankind in paragraph 1 in the story ''self made men''?

Douglass spoke in his most popular lecture, "Self-Made Men," of people who rise through their own effort and devotion rather than circumstances of privilege. ... Douglass spoke in his most popular lecture, "Self-Made Men," of people who rise through their own effort and devotion rather than circumstances of privilege.adjective. The definition of self made is something that is made by oneself or someone who has become successful through his own efforts. An example of self made is a man who was born poor but who started his own business and made millions.

Explanation:

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the following key ideas correctly express the key sentence.

restate key idea: most people can learn to swim in ten short lessons.

restate key idea: the majority of water-accident victims require mouth-to-mouth breathing.

restate key idea: an empty, tightly closed gallon jug will support a tired swimmer.  

restate key idea: first aid is to prevent accidents as well as assist in rescue.

explanation: the key idea needs to have the same topic as the key sentence (drowning and safety).

hm, switch the relative; nominative and indefinite; objective ? not too bright in the knowledge of the english.