All That Is Gold Does Not Glitter

“All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost;
The old that is strong does not wither,
Deep roots are not reached by the frost.

From the ashes a fire shall be woken,
A light from the shadows shall spring;
Renewed shall be blade that was broken,
The crownless again shall be king.”

  J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring

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One of my favorite books, the epic story of good and evil -- and redemption. 

Even Sauruman had a chance at redemption, and he made the choice to continue in his evil ways. And  thus, although he thought he had it all under control, he was still removed from his high position and in the end, paid the price.