The year in quotes...10 of the best

1. Keith Skeoch, chief executive of Standard Life Investments, said in January: “A return of around 15%, which would see the FTSE touch 6,900, is likely for 2011." 2. In March, shortly after the Japanese earthquake, Warren Buffett had only one thing on this mind: “Something out of the blue like an earthquake, an extraordinary event, really creates a buying opportunity. I have seen that happen in the United States, I have seen that happen around the world. I do not think Japan will be an exception.” 3. Old Mutual Asset Managers' head of fixed income Stewart Cowley offered his thoughts ...