It is the loose ends with which men hang themselves.
Meaning of the quote
The quote means that people often get into trouble because they don't finish things properly or they don't take care of important details. When you leave things unfinished or don't pay attention to the small things, it can lead to big problems, just like a loose end that can cause someone to get caught and hang themselves.
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