Wolfram Mehring

Only a few gypsies still travel through the world; and having become familiar with the prosperity of the settled lifestyle, some of them have lost their contented frugality. They have climbed from the "waggon" into the luxury car, drag acquired wealth through the country, exchange carefree freedom for fear of loss—and by so doing, have lost their origins. Who can blame them in a world where mutual respect is based on tangible possessions?