Third, Scruton reanimates the deep self as the defining principle of a normal sexuality.

Some things matter more to our deeper self than others.

Not just the outward form of him, but his deeper self.

I keep considering in my mind to be aware of things coming out of my deeper self.

For me the only comparator to this is music; both can move you to experience your unalloyed deep self.

Why be so unlike your most deep discerning self, brother?

"This book for him is an unfolding of his real, deep self."

His lower, deeper self was with her, bound to her, suffering.

Trust that you have a deeper self which can handle your day better than 'you' can, and see what happens.

"Our deep selves are forged on beds," he says.