"You gotta learn that if you don't get it by midnight, chances are you ain't gonna get it, and if you do, it ain't worth it"

This quote by Casey Stengel is a tip to not waste time chasing something that may not be attainable. The phrase "you got ta learn" recommends that this is a lesson that a person needs to concern understand through experience. The reference of midnight symbolizes a deadline or a last opportunity to achieve something. Stengel is implying that if one can not accomplish their goal by this due date, then it is not likely that they will ever be able to. In addition, even if they do manage to achieve it, the effort and sacrifices made may not deserve it in the end. This quote works as a cautionary tip to prioritize and not lose time on unattainable or unworthy pursuits.