for (something's) own sake

for (something's) own sake

Of a pursuit of some kind, solely due to it being worthwhile by itself, as opposed to any other reasons. I know I'll never be a famous artist—I paint for its own sake.
See also: own, sake
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • What's (there) to know?
  • What's to know?
  • boiler
  • pot boiler
  • potboiler
  • be all in (one's)/the mind
  • be all in somebody's/the mind
  • take the chance (to do something)
  • take the occasion
  • take the occasion (to do something)