Quote  Category: Unsorted “Who to patch up his fame, or fill his purse, Still pilfers wretched plans, and makes them worse; Like gypsies, lest the stolen brat be known, Defacing first, then claiming for his own.” - Charles Churchill (1731-1764) The Apology. Line 232 - English poet & satirist. Email this quote to a friend! If there is an error in this quote please let us know. Famous Quotes © ® All rights reserved.