Examples of 'not an end in themselves' in a sentence

Meaning of "not an end in themselves"

not an end in themselves: This phrase describes activities or pursuits that are not valuable or meaningful on their own but serve as a means to achieve a greater purpose or goal

How to use "not an end in themselves" in a sentence

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not an end in themselves
But the reforms are not an end in themselves.
ICTs are not an end in themselves but an instrument for achieving development aims.
The current discussions are not an end in themselves.
Statistics are not an end in themselves and a fortiori European statistics.
The means for achieving it are not an end in themselves.
But sanctions are not an end in themselves and we know that very well.
Such strategies are instruments and not an end in themselves.
In addition, studies are not an end in themselves but a means, that of a successful life.
Structural adjustments and reforms are not an end in themselves.
However, these are not an end in themselves but must serve the good of citizens.
Information technologies are not an end in themselves.
Parties are not an end in themselves.
It has stressed on several occasions that sanctions are not an end in themselves.
Sanctions are not an end in themselves.
But it is important to remember that asset purchases are not an end in themselves.
Elections are not an end in themselves.
Rules of origin are a trade policy instrument and not an end in themselves.
The Games are not an end in themselves.
Private legal actions are an instrument of competition policy and not an end in themselves.
These changes are not an end in themselves.
Macroeconomic policies are essentially only a means to an end, and not an end in themselves.
But inspections are not an end in themselves.
Confidence-building measures are essential to creating favourable atmospherics, but are not an end in themselves.
For us, surveys are not an end in themselves.
Multilateral arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation are means, not an end in themselves.
Christian families are not an end in themselves.
Partnerships are a means to achieving sustainable development, not an end in themselves.
However, the sanctions are not an end in themselves.
These are a means of contributing to tackling those issues, but not an end in themselves.
However, technologies are not an end in themselves.
Participants noted that pathways are tools for measuring progress, not an end in themselves.
However, safeguards are not an end in themselves.
It is results which demonstrate their usefulness, they are not an end in themselves.
Rules are a means to an end, not an end in themselves.
As has been pointed out repeatedly, the peace-keeping operations are not an end in themselves.
However, publications are not an end in themselves.
The trips we make on a daily basis are not an end in themselves.
The organ donors are seen as a means and not an end in themselves.
Cooperation and dialogue on IPR issues are not an end in themselves.
The price reductions proposed by the Commission are not an end in themselves.
Lastly, globalization and liberalization were not an end in themselves.
The policies are a means to an end, not an end in themselves.
The elections are important, but are not an end in themselves.
They are signs of what will be, not an end in themselves.
In fact, the appraisals are not an end in themselves.
Disarmament and nuclear non-proliferation are not an end in themselves.
You see, using these tools is not an end in themselves.
In short, indicators are a means of steering policy but not an end in themselves.
Despite these benefits, industrial property rights are not an end in themselves.
The awards are a means to stimulate learning and action, not an end in themselves.

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