Terry Pratchett. True (№ 449764)

Fires have always terrified the inhabitants of the city, especially those areas dominated by wood and straw. That is why the townspeople were so unanimously opposed to the creation of a citywide fire brigade, they literally stood firm, because, according to the flawless Ankh-Morpork logic, people who are paid to put out fires will naturally make sure that there is more work.