This article examines the relationship between philosophy and reality, and its grounding in a specific time, responding to the traditional criticism of philosophers as detached "snobs." The author argues that philosophy, conversely, strives for a deeper and more holistic understanding of reality, unlike specialized sciences that narrow their focus to partial areas. It critically evaluates Hegel's assertion that "what is rational is real, and what is real is rational," particularly concerning the temporal conditioning of philosophy and its acceptance by contemporary power structures. Hegel's adaptation of the Latin proverb to "Here is the rose, here dance" is interpreted as a metaphor for reconciliation with reality, where the "rose" represents reason and the "cross" represents the present. The text emphasizes that while philosophy emerges from its era, through memory and its own history, it can maintain a critical distance and evaluate not only the present but also societal arrangements in terms of their support for philosophical freedom. The article concludes by posing the question of how philosophy should act in times unfavorable to philosophical thought that hinder its public influence. The philosophical stance of alibi-driven intellectual collaboration is critically assessed, highlighting that while philosophy is embodied in its time, it possesses the capacity through memory to gain perspective and critically assess its era and societal conditions.