William Channing may refer to:
- William Ellery Channing (1780–1842), Unitarian preacher of the early nineteenth century
- William Ellery Channing (poet) (1818–1901), Transcendentalist poet, nephew of the preacher
- William Henry Channing (1810–1884), American writer and philosopher
- William Channing Whitney (1851–1945), American architect
Famous quotes containing the words william and/or channing:
“It’s very hot,
And weighs a lot,
As many a guardsman knows,
So off that helmet goes.”
—Sir William Schwenck Gilbert (1836–1911)
“Fasten your seat belts. It’s going to be a bumpy night.”
—Joseph L. Mankiewicz, U.S. screenwriter. Margo Channing (Bette Davis)