I don’t totally agree. I like Thomas, not because he’s quiet and contemplative or whatever, but because he’s right more often than Scalia or Alito. More originalist, more willing to limit improper government power, less willing to maintain past wrong decisions. I WISH he were more bombastic and pushy. Moderation in the protection of my freedom is no virtue.
I agree with you, your assessment of Clarence Thomas is much the same as mine. I would particularly like him to be more outspoken, like Scalia.