His fetter were much more comfortable, but they were no less real. Those who were iron cuffs are aware of their bondage, but those fettered by silken cords are worse off. They are bound and do not know it. Iron chains and silk cords produce the same results. It's a lot easier to bind someone with silken cords than it is to bind them with iron chains.
Silken cords are comfortable and at times even fashionable.
They give the wearer a feeling of still being in control. You give them what they want, tell them what they want, and they will reciprocate. Give the teenager popularity and he will do what the crowd does so he can continue to be a part. Give the lonely housewife the love she needs and she will reciprocate. It is called compromise and is one of Satan's most successful weapons.