in itself
Inherently; viewed independently, without reference to anything else.
Oxygen is not flammable in itself, but it supports combustion.
Synonyms: intrinsically, inherently, by itself, per se, in and of itself, as such
When you have to make a choice and don't make it, that is in itself a choice. William James
Evil will come to nought and will be completely destroyed. The divine, pure goodness will contain in itself every nature endowed with reason; nothing made by God is excluded from his kingdom once everything mixed with some elements of base material has been consumed by refinement in fire. Gregory of Nyssa
Power can be taken, but not given. The process of the taking is empowerment in itself. Gloria Steinem
The virtue of parents is in itself a great legacy. Italian Proverb
The labour is in itself a pleasure. Latin Proverb
Old age is in itself a disease. Latin Proverb