William Somerset may refer to:
- William Somerset Maugham (1874 – 1965), English playwright, novelist and short story writer
- William Somerset, 3rd Earl of Worcester (1526 – 1589), English nobleman and courtier
- Seven's main character, Detective William Somerset, played by Morgan Freeman
Famous quotes containing the words william and/or somerset:
“When Wellington thrashed Bonaparte,
As every child can tell,
The House of Peers, throughout the war,
Did nothing in particular,
And did it very well:”
—Sir William Schwenck Gilbert (1836–1911)
“The great critic ... must be a philosopher, for from philosophy he will learn serenity, impartiality, and the transitoriness of human things.”
—W. Somerset Maugham (1874–1965)