The rising sun managed to peek around the vast column of smoke that forever rose from Ankh-Morpork, City of Cities, illustrating almost up to the edge of space that smoke means progress or, at least, people setting fire to things.

Summary

This quote humorously highlights the idea that in the bustling and industrious city of Ankh-Morpork, the constant presence of smoke from fires symbolizes progress and development. It implies that the city is always bustling with activity and growth, even to the extent of people setting things on fire. The rising sun peeking through the smoke signifies a new day full of potential and further advancements in the city's never-ending pursuit of progress.

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