The Inherent Incompatability of Morgoth and Sauron

[Inziladun]

Originally Posted by Nikkolas

Morgoth at least possibly either forgot or dismissed it because his pride was boundless. For Sauron though, maybe he did remember and even dared to think what he was doing was "right" as it was permitted by Eru.

I don't give either Morgoth or Sauron any credit for their actions ultimately working for the will of the One. Gollum too served a noble purpose, but never with good intentions. Sauron couldn't claim any ignorance of the consequences of his deeds after watching his master brought low in the War of Wrath. The fact that he contemplated repentance at that point clearly indicates an understanding of his own culpability in Morgoth's evil. But he turned his back on the chance, and decided to take the same road as Morgoth.