"Thanks be to blessed nature because she has made what is necessary easy to supply, and what is not easy unnecessary...The right understanding of these facts enables us to refer all choice and avoidance to the health of the body and soul's freedom from disturbance, since this is the aim of the life of blessedness. For it is to obtain this end we always act, namely to avoid pain and fear." This quote best represents the thought of which of the following thinkers whom we have studied?

- 'Epicurus'.

Explanation:

As per the question, the given quote represents the thoughts of the famous ancient thinker, sage, and philosopher 'Epicurus' where he wishes to convey the idea of thanking the nature that has blessed the humans with its divine supply of necessary resources and offerings. He states that if humans understand this thing rightly they would prevent themselves from the pain and fear and elevate themselves to attain the 'freedom of soul from the disturbances'. Thus, 'Epicurus' is the correct answer.

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