If you desire to drain to the dregs the fullest cup of scorn and hatred that a fellow human being can pour out for you, let a young mother hear you call dear baby it.

Summary

This quote suggests that if you want to invoke the strongest sense of hostility and contempt from someone, insult their child by referring to them as "it" instead of using a personal pronoun or by their name. It implies that nothing cuts deeper than disrespecting a person's child, particularly a young mother who naturally has a strong bond and affection for her baby. By using such demeaning language, one can expect to receive an intense response driven by fury and resentment.

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