''Man is born free ...but everywhere he is in chains..'' (JJ Rousseau) True?

Question:

''Man is born free ...but everywhere he is in chains..'' (JJ Rousseau) True?

God, I wish I'd written that line...but is it true?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Man isn't born free is he? As soon as a baby enters this world it has to follow the rules! Firstly to it's own bodily functions (must eat, must drink etc) it's parents, then the teacher's then the boss' and the government's. Freedom is an illusion.