David Farragut Born : July 5, 1801 Died : August 14, 1870 Browse All Authors Top 4 quotes by David Farragut **** the torpedoes! Full speed ahead! David Farragut marine military war The best defense is a well-directed fire from your own guns. David Farragut defense gun fire Conquer or be conquered. David Farragut civil-war conquer war Admiral Farragaut upon entering Mobile Bay Damn the torpedos. FULL SPEED AHEAD! David Farragut entering speed damn