New Delhi, April 27 -- "Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together." - Vincent van Gogh

LiveMint's quote of the day by Vincent van Gogh is a profound rejection of the "overnight success" myth. It suggests that excellence is not a lightning strike of inspiration, but rather the result of deliberate, incremental progress.

"If you hear a voice within you say 'you cannot paint,' then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced." - Vincent van Gogh

In a world where we expect 15-second videos to change our lives and two-hour delivery for our every whim, Van Gogh's perspective is essentially the ultimate "vibe check" for our collective impatience.

Its relevance today boils...