jūn​zǐ​kě​qī​yǐ​qí​fāng

a gentleman can be deceived by what is reasonable

Senses

君子可欺以其方 jūn​zǐ​kě​qī​yǐ​qí​fāng a gentleman can be deceived by what is reasonable

a person of noble character may be misled by something that appears plausible or follows moral principles; to trick an honest person using their own goodness or logic

References

see 欺以其方/欺以其方 君子可欺以其方/君子可欺以其方