Don’t be afraid to take a big step if one is indicated; you can’t cross a chasm in two small jumps.

The image of a chasm frames certain challenges as discontinuities: situations where gradual, cautious moves cannot bridge the gap. Lloyd George’s point is that when conditions “indicate” a major change—politically, strategically, or personally—half-measures can be worse than useless, leaving one stranded mid-transition. The quote also contains a check on recklessness: the big step is warranted only “if one is indicated,” implying judgment and timing matter. As a piece of leadership rhetoric, it argues for committing fully to necessary reforms or decisions, accepting the risk inherent in decisive action rather than clinging to incremental steps that cannot reach the other side.