a drunkard in the gutter is just where he oug...

a drunkard in the gutter is just where he ought to be, according to the fitness and tendency of things... the class distinctions simply result from the different degrees of success with which men have availed themselves of the chances which were presented to them. -from what the social classes owe each other by william graham sumner according to sumner, what separates the wealthy people in society from the poor people? how they have handled their opportunities in life how much alcohol they drink how much help they have received from others done

Answer

# Answer: A. how they have handled their opportunities in life # Brief Explanations: The text emphasizes class distinctions result from success in availing life - chances, which aligns with handling opportunities.