not to mention Gandalf was the only of all the Istari to stick to the original commision. They were commanded to guide and help all who dwelled in middle earth, to not settle in one place, and to not desire power or rule over others. Saruman obviously broke this. Radagast pretty much ignored elves and men and instead made friends with birds, and the other two came to middle earth and were never heard from again. I think that Gandalf's obedience was perhaps initially rewarded with furthur glory. It's a thought.
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"And Maglor answered: 'If it be truly the Silmaril which we saw cast into the sea that rises again by the power of the Valar, then let us be glad; for its glory is seen now by many, and is yet secure from all evil.' Then the Elves looked up, and despaired no longer, but Morgoth was filled with doubt." -The Silmarillion.
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