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And, looked at in this light, this doesn't so much weaken the Saruman claim, as make it stronger, since Saruman was also Sauron's native peer.
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But Saruman was ultimately weaker in his soul than Gandalf from beginning to end.
I'm afraid there is no traction for this idea from this angle either.
And besides, Denethor was evidently had more strength of spirit than Saruman as he did not turn traitor. This does not speak well of Saruman's strength of will and strength of will would be a critical ingredient (probably
the critical ingredient in mastering the Ring).