Quote by Eleanor Roosevelt

I once had a rose named after me and I was very flattered. But I was not pleased to read the description in the catalogue: no good in a bed, but fine up against a wall.

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Summary

This quote humorously highlights the speaker's mixed emotions after realizing that a rose was named after them. While initially flattered, their enthusiasm quickly diminishes upon reading the description in the catalogue. The description suggests that the rose doesn't perform well in a bed (a garden bed), but does excel when placed against a wall. The speaker's displeasure stems from the suggestion that they are lacking in certain areas (bed), yet find value in other situations (wall), implying a limited usefulness or appeal.

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