The Lord sometimes allows people who are devoted to Him to fall into such dreadful vices; and this is in order to prevent them from falling into a still greater sin-pride. Your temptation will pass and you will spend the remaining days of your life in humility. Only do not forget your sin. Seraphim of Sarov
God does not allow a trial unless something good comes out of it... God allows everything for our good. Paisios of Mount Athos
When God sees that we are proud and arrogant, He allows for the presence of temptations in our life. He will take them away from us, only when He sees that we humble ourselves. Paisios of Mount Athos
A bird that allows itself to be caught will find a way of escaping. Cameroon Proverb
He who allows his day to pass by without practicing generosity and enjoying life's pleasures is like a blacksmith's bellows: he breathes but does not live. Hindi Proverb
The pit allows the grass to fall in. Kikuyu Proverb