Top Commons Quotes

Freedom in a commons brings ruin to all.

Because life is robust,Because life is bigger than equations, stronger than money, stronger than guns and poison and bad zoning policy, stronger than capitalism,Because Mother Nature bats last, and Mo...

Commons Definition

(n. pl.) The mass of the people, as distinguished from the titled classes or nobility; the commonalty; the common people.

(n. pl.) The House of Commons, or lower house of the British Parliament, consisting of representatives elected by the qualified voters of counties, boroughs, and universities.

(n. pl.) Provisions; food; fare, -- as that provided at a common table in colleges and universities.

(n. pl.) A club or association for boarding at a common table, as in a college, the members sharing the expenses equally; as, to board in commons.

(n. pl.) A common; public pasture ground.