Torpedo Quotes

Explore a curated collection of Torpedo quotes that capture precision, momentum, and daring across contexts, from maritime history and military strategy to sports nicknames and pop-culture metaphors. Each line highlights the impact of a well-aimed strike, the patience behind perfect timing, and the resolve to cut through resistance. Use these selections for reflection, inspiration, or research, whether you seek concise motivation, vivid imagery, or a spark for writing and discussion. Enjoy discovering perspectives that travel fast and land with purpose.

"We managed to get underway, and I don't know to this day why we didn't get struck or take a torpedo, but we didn't. We got outside of the exit of the harbor and we started dropping depth charges"

Barney Ross, Athlete

"Yes, but Hollywood is the strangest place in that they'll torpedo their own film to prove an emotional point"

Richard Linklater, Director

"Be it whim or emergency, the modern laboratory is equally at the service of romance, equally ready to gratify mankind with a torpedo or a toy"

Richard Le Gallienne, Poet

"For me, it's a bigger challenge, it's much harder to do and much more rewarding to do well, then just to think up stuff of your own, hit or miss, because you've got to see to it that you don't torpedo any of his punch lines"

Humphrey Lyttelton, Musician