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# Ed Diener

(1946–2021)   Psychologist

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Ed Diener was a psychologist.

## Quick Facts About Ed Diener

Born January 1, 1946

Died April 27, 2021

Profession Psychologist

## About Ed Diener

American psychologist... \| Edward Francis Diener was an American psychologist and author. Diener was a professor of psychology at the University of Utah and the University of Virginia, and Joseph R. Smiley Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of Illinois, as well as a senior scientist for the Gallup Organization

##  Quotes by Ed Diener

> [Being too happy is bad for you. 8 on 1 10-scale is just right. Eg. cancer patients are more likely to survive…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ed-diener/being-too-happy-is-bad-for-you-8-on-1-10-scale-is-just-right-eg/)

Ed Diener

[Cancer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/cancer/)

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> [It appears that the way people perceive the world is much more important to happiness than objective circumstances.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ed-diener/it-appears-that-the-way-people-perceive-the-world-is-much-more/)

Ed Diener

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> [Psychological wealth includes life satisfaction, the feeling that life is full of meaning, a sense of engagement in interesting activities, the pursuit…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ed-diener/psychological-wealth-includes-life-satisfaction-the-feeling-that-life/)

Ed Diener

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