You gotta lose ’em some of the time. When you do, lose ’em right.
Meaning of the quote
This quote is about losing at something, like a game or competition. The speaker is saying that it's normal to lose sometimes, but when you do, you should do it in the right way. This means you should accept the loss gracefully and not get upset or angry. The key is to keep your composure and learn from the experience, instead of getting frustrated or making excuses. Losing is a natural part of life, and the best way to handle it is to do so with dignity and sportsmanship.
About Casey Stengel
Casey Stengel was a legendary baseball player and manager, best known for leading the championship New York Yankees in the 1950s. Despite a colorful and sometimes bumbling reputation, he is remembered as one of the great characters in baseball history, with a career spanning over half a century.
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