"Vice, in its true light, is so deformed, that it shocks us at first sight; and would hardly ever seduce us, if it did not at first wear the mask of some virtue"

This quote by Lord Chesterfield speaks to the power of deceptiveness and how it can be utilized to control people. Vice, or immoral habits, is so repulsive that it would never ever be accepted if it were presented in its true form. Instead, it should be camouflaged as something virtuous in order to be accepted. This is a cautioning to be familiar with the power of deceptiveness and to be mindful of the intentions of those who present us with relatively virtuous concepts. It is essential to be able to recognize when something is not what it seems and to be able to discern in between real virtue and incorrect virtue. Lord Chesterfield's quote acts as a tip to be watchful and to be knowledgeable about the power of deceptiveness.