Examples of 'end in itself' in a sentence
Meaning of "end in itself"
The phrase 'end in itself' refers to something that is pursued or valued for its own sake, without consideration of any other purpose or goal. It implies that the thing itself is seen as inherently valuable or meaningful, rather than being a means to achieve something else. It emphasizes the importance of intrinsic worth or enjoyment, rather than focusing on external outcomes or benefits
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- Something that is desired for its own sake, and not as a means of obtaining something else.
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end in itself
Terror is not an end in itself but a means.
Lasallian association has never been an end in itself.
Liberation is not an end in itself as in other yogas.
But legislative harmonization is not an end in itself.
Jobrotation is not an end in itself but a means to an end.
Investment should not be seen as an end in itself.
But not an end in itself either.
The use of targets is not an end in itself.
Destruction of property as an end in itself is a violation of international law.
Democracy is a process and not an end in itself.
Certification is not an end in itself but a way of improving.
Sustainable urbanization is not only an end in itself.
Research can never be an end in itself in such programmes.
The conclusion of treaties is not an end in itself.
That which is an end in itself does not serve anything.
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Concluding such a treaty is not an end in itself.
Legislation is not an end in itself but a means to an end.
Participation should not be seen as an end in itself.
It is not an end in itself and nor is church membership.
It is a means to an end and not an end in itself.
Lisbon is no more an end in itself than is the internal market.
For you music is not an end in itself.
Peace as an end in itself can not justify any action.
Criminalising illegal residence is not an end in itself.
It is not an end in itself but a means of meeting common objectives.
It is a means to an end but also an end in itself.
Not an end in itself but a means of increasing the satisfaction of.
Joint coordination should not be an end in itself.
Was regarded as an end in itself and no word that could be dispensed.
The rule of law is not an end in itself.
It is not an end in itself but a step along the way.
Budgetary consolidation can not be an end in itself.
Surveillance becomes an end in itself and no amount is too much.
The macroeconomic dialogue is not an end in itself.
Development is an end in itself and must not be linked to migration policies.
Joining the euro is not an end in itself.
Benchmarking is not an end in itself and it is not a purely statistical exercise.
I feel that liberalisation is not an end in itself.
Not as an end in itself.
Convention to combat desertification was not an end in itself.
The present revision is not an end in itself or a sufficient result.
No piece of legislation should be considered an end in itself.
But a constitution is not an end in itself what counts is the content.
Fiscal consolidation has never been an end in itself.
Punishment is never an end in itself but serves merely to restore order.
The single market is not an end in itself.
It is not an end in itself and will be followed by other consultation rounds.
The internal market is not an end in itself.
Forgiveness is not an end in itself but a byproduct of the process of reconciliation.
But this dialogue is not an end in itself.
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End poverty in all its forms everywhere
This could be the end of a beautiful friendship
End this before people get hurt
