Saucepan Man, you could always put it another way; from Saruman's perspective, by breaking the white, he was breaking free of its restrictions (or so he thought) and showing his strength in the process. Previously he was bound by rules, the White Council, and all of that, and now he's a free agent. He's less powerful now, but he feels more so. Sort of like quitting your job on impulse - it feels great for about a day or so, and then reality starts sinking in...wait, lost connections, made some enemies, no income...what did I DO?
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Father, dear Father, if you see fit, We'll send my love to college for one year yet
Tie blue ribbons all about his head, To let the ladies know that he's married.
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