This text critically examines the increasingly prevalent practice of extensive citation in philosophical writing and highlights the risks associated with it. The author argues that extracting quotes from their original context poses a fundamental problem, as brief excerpts without their proper framework lose precision and become vague. While this approach may be acceptable or even inspirational for aphorisms, it becomes highly problematic when addressing complex philosophical issues. In such cases, there is a danger that the quoted text acquires meanings that are not only different from but often contradictory to the original intent. Furthermore, the article challenges the informative value of citation metrics in philosophy, suggesting they reflect intellectual fashions and trends rather than genuine philosophical rigor. An excessive reliance on citations is interpreted here as a sign of superficiality and haste, indicating a preference for fleeting ideas over deeply developed thoughts. Ultimately, the text advocates for a return to authentic philosophizing that prioritizes depth of understanding over the formalistic referencing of authorities.