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Originally Posted by Raynor
I would notice the use of the quote marks in that phrase. Moreover, Sauron is "far smaller by natural stature" and has "(much more limited) power ". He was never capable of destroying the whole of Arda (as the valar knew Melkor could, if they would have attacked any sooner - according to your own source).
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You're correct, and I doubt you'll find anyone willing to dispute the contention that Morgoth was a much mightier being than Sauron. The point of the quoted text, however, is to express just how low Morgoth had fallen.