1. in and of itself - Adverb
2. in and of itself - Phrase
with respect to its inherent nature
Source: WordNetA signpost doesn't in and of itself represent the way to the village. We have to learn how to take it. Simon Blackburn
There is something about New York City that in and of itself is so theatrical hat I use to think... I use to feel when I walked out of my apartment on the way to school or anywhere that I was walking out on stage. Dabney Coleman
There is no degree of human suffering which in and of itself is going to bring about change. Only organisation can change things. Susan George
All of us have our own inner fears, beliefs, opinions. These inner assumptions rule and govern our lives. A suggestion has no power in and of itself. its power arises from the fact that you accept it mentally. Joseph Murphy
Well, I think that there's a value to comedy in and of itself. Al Franken
In and of itself, nothing really matters. What matters is that nothing is ever in and of itself. Chuck Klosterman