All human wisdom is summed up in these two words,—‘Wait and hope.’
This is the book’s benediction after years of rage and reward. “Wait” honors time’s slow justice; “hope” keeps love alive when plans fail. The repetition of two small words gives the line its chant-like power. Coming from a man who controlled everything, it’s a surrender to something larger. Emotionally, it softens revenge into patience and restoration. For readers, it’s a pocket-sized philosophy that outlives the plot. It’s why the novel feels healing at the end.