Hamlet 1.3 Polonius's Proverbs

The video discusses the ideal conditions for a ship to set sail, using the metaphor of standing on a ship's deck with the wind at your back. It then transitions to Polonius reciting a series of proverbs to his son, some of which have become well-known due to Shakespeare's influence.

What is the significance of Polonius reciting proverbs to his son?

In what way did Shakespeare make certain proverbs memorable?