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I only read the first book, and that was several years ago, but one part that stood out to me was Gandalf's reluctance to use even a tiny bit of his power if it could be helped. IIRC, he was hesitant to start a campfire while everyone was freezing on the huge mountain Caradhras. His rationale was that using his magic even for something that simple would give his (and thus the Fellowship's) location away.