His work, however, could not be undone, and as passions have subsided his fame has proved to be of that highest and rarest kind which broadens and rises with the lapse of years, until in the light of history it overtops that of any of our statesmen, except of his own great chief and Abraham Lincoln.
Lodge reflects on Hamilton's enduring legacy and the challenges he faced during his lifetime, noting the evolution of his reputation over time.
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