Seeking the Truth would mean having to read multiple versions of numerous religious, scientific, and historical texts, not just one, obviously. The crux of what Ruskin is saying is that in the end, it is up to each individual to take responsibility for their own evaluation and realizations about the very miraculous world we live in. In most cases, the Truth is something that exposes our own self-deceptions, and without being vigorously sought, we will continue to live in discord with the 'way things are' whether we like it or not.

If only we would remember that the Golden Rule is still golden, our government could live up to its true ideal.