I don't think it can be conveyed any better than what captain backstrap has said!In my original post about this I made comments about someone taken their 20th four pointer and how I would not be in agreement with that,I could have expressed that better,If someone treats the animal with respect and is not embarassed of it and is proud than I am okay with that.I know a number of very experienced bow hunters that go into panic mode if the season is winding down and they hav'nt shot "their buck" and they will shoot any antlered buck that comes along and then apologize to any one who will listen to their BS about it."I know I shouldn't have shot it but this but that".
For me personally I get fulfillment out of working at getting opportunities at bigger bucks.We are all ego driven,even those who have mastered complete humility conduct themselves that way to satisfy their ego,it satisfies them and makes them feel good to act in that manner.I believe the most important aspect of this is gratitude.If you choose to discuss that you were fortunate enough to kill a large buck,the gratitude and humility that is associated with how you discuss it are the most important elements!
If you are look at me aren't I great,that is a person that I would not want to be associated with.The people that consistently kill big deer but are reserved and humble about it are the hunters I most admire and likely the ones that I would most likely learn the most from.