I think one of the great representations about power being more than just strength is Tulkas, who is the Valar that is "the greatest in strength and deeds of prowess," but is not considered among the Aratar, or eight most powerful valar. That doesn't really go with the bravery idea though.
Another interesting thing is that power does not always determine always who wins. Melkor, Sauron, and Saruman, as well as the slayings of Balrogs and Dragons, all illustrate this.
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"He was sent by a mere prudent plan of the angelic Valar or governors; but Authority had taken up this plan and enlarged it, at the moment of its failure."
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