How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
For a few seconds, Moon-Watcher stood uncertainly above his new victim, trying to grasp the strange and wonderful fact that the dead leopard could kill again. Now he was master of the world, and he was not quite sure what to do next.
But he would think of something. (5.10-11)
Moon-Watcher has taken the first step up the evolutionary ladder. That cuts him off from the other man-apes to some extent; he's isolated by power. Evolving is a lonely business.
Quote #2
Though they were perfectly well aware that 7794 was only a lifeless, airless chunk of rock, this knowledge scarcely affected their feelings. It was the only solid matter they would meet this side of Jupiter—still two hundred million miles away. (18.9)
The astronauts get all sentimental about a hunk of rock out in space. It's another chance for Clarke to point out that the middle of space is a long way from home.