Greatest hobbit deeds/actions

[narfforc]

Originally Posted by Rune Son of Bjarne

Why is it of greater significance that Sam gives the ring back to Frodo, than Bilbo leaves the Ring for Frodo?

It's a good question Rune, on the one hand Bilbo held it the longest of the three, on the other Sam held it closer to Mordor where it was excerting more power to corrupt...... so who showed more willpower in giving it up?