More means better?

In fishing, more in the catch is the desired result; but in writing, the expected outcome cannot be achieved by mere use of more words.


They are singing songs of hope, a hope to be of help to those in distress through Befrienders' phone counselling.

The above sentence is the frontpage headline of a pullout in a popular national English daily.

The said headline can be recast with fewer words without loss of its intended meaning as under:-

They are singing songs of hope aiming to help those in distress through Befrienders' phone counselling.

Examine what is said, not him who speaks.
-- Arab Proverb