Is the aforementioned self-talk, as well as self-talk in general, forgiven?

What occurred was merely a passing thought and a self-dialogue, for which one is not held accountable and no sin is incurred. This is based on the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, saying: "Indeed, Allah has forgiven my nation for whatever thoughts they have, as long as they do not act upon them or speak of them." The presence of a mental thought has no effect and no weight unless it is expressed verbally or acted upon. The thought that the angel does not record is that which one does not settle upon, and which is not accompanied by a firm resolve, an intention, or a determination.