In the second quatrain, Shakespeare takes the inward thoughts and looks outward with coveting eyes. He wishes he could be a different man, “more rich in hope”, with good features or appearance like another man, or with the friends of a third man. He is wistful of “this man’s art” referring to another’s skills or trade, and “that man’s scope” referring to another man’s role or opportunities. This is the classic concept of looking at everyone around you seeing greener grass in the lawn’s of others and not their troubles.